deskthority

Hello all! I have decided that it’s time to sell a large amount of my collection that I previously had planned to restore myself or keep permanently, but am finding that I don’t have the time/space for it all. I also see ebay prices that are consistently higher than what I’d be willing to let things go for, so figured I should actually start putting those things out there. Also keep in mind that most of what I’m selling will include what you need to actually use it, mainly USB converters, which often is not included when you buy on ebay.

Full size Dropbox Photo Gallery can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3s18tvjw5wds ... Bp5ia?dl=0


NEW OR LIKE NEW STUFF:

NEW OLD STOCK IBM 5140 Keyboard (Brown ALPS!!!) - May be some of the last NOS brown ALPS in existence - $600 per keyboard which is approximately $10 per switch , or buy the entire NOS IBM 5140 including screen which is also NIB for $750 - only ONE available
NEW SEALED IN BOX Model F XT - External box isn’t in that great of shape, but is internally sealed! You will be the first to physically touch/see this keyboard since manufacturing 30+ years ago. Includes new external AT/XT Soarer’s Converter - $450
NEW in Box IBM Model M 1390131 SILVER LOGO, with Lock LEDs - Not sealed, but definitely never used, see photos. Includes Soarer’s Converter - $450
NEW in Box IBM Model M 1390120 SILVER LOGO, without Lock LEDs - Not sealed, some damage to packaging foam, Includes Soarer’s Converter - $200
2x NEW IN BOX PS/2 Lexmark Rubber Dome Model M101 - Selling both together for $100
IBM Beamspring new replacement hand cut foam - let me know your model and I can hand cut foam for most models - $25



CABLES / ADAPTERS / CONVERTERS:

USB:
External AT/XT, RJ45 (for IBM Terminal Model M), PS/2 - $36 each
External USB to USB (only for keyboards that work with Passive USB to PS/2 Adapters) - $30 each
SDL to USB Cable for Model M (beige or black) - $33 each
SDL Soarer’s Converter (Black) - $42 each
Internal Soarer’s Converter with 6ft USB Cable for M122, F122, or IBM XT (specify which you need) - $27 each
Xwhatsit Model F Controller - $33, or $38 with high quality 6ft Micro USB cable included
Xwhatsit Beamspring Controller - $40, or $45 with high quality 6ft Mini USB cable included
Solenoid Driver for Xwhatsit Controller - $25 each

PS/2:
New SDL to USB Straight Cable 6ft (Grey) - $22 each
Original Coiled SDL to PS/2 Cable for Model M (Grey)
-Grade A (Minor Wear) - $18 each for 6ft, $20 each for 12ft
-Grade B (Moderate Wear) - $16 each for 6ft, $18 each for 12ft
-Grade C (Heavy Wear) - $12 each
Standard PS/2 to USB Adapter (same chipset as SDL to USB Cables) - $12 each
New without packaging Belkin Keyboard and Mouse PS/2 to USB Adapters - $12 each
Other:
Odd Original IBM 5 pin 240 degree FEMALE plug adapter to DB9 Male Serial Cable for M/F122 - could be used for a really well fitting custom converter, or perhaps there is another use that is more what it was originally designed for? - $20 each - only have a few of these and have not seem them elsewhere
CLEANED AND READY TO USE ORIGINAL KEYCAP SETS:

-3178 Blue Switch Model F Keycap set - $35 each
-Model M 1390401 101 black IBM logo keycap set - $35 for caps/stems alone or $40 with all in-barrel stabilizers included
-Apple IIc Complete Keycap Set - Varying degrees of yellowing on the spacebars - $35
-Apple Iic Switch Plate, PCB without significant solder pad damage - $10
-IBM 5140 Convertible - Full ALPS THICK PBT DYESUB keycap set, cleaned, with retrobrited spacebar - $40
-IBM 5140 Convertible - ALPHA/NUMERIC ONLY - ALPS THICK PBT DYESUB keycaps, cleaned - $30
-IBM 5140 Convertible - ALPS 60% KB PCB (without significant solder pad damage), Switch Plate, Bezel, original screws, and tested short green alps still installed - $20, or order together with complete keycap set above for $15


INDIVIDUAL KEYCAPS / STEMS / Stabilizers

-Model M keycap stem, cleaned - $0.25 each, less if purchased in quantity > 100, PM me for quote
-Model M in-barrel stabilizers - (specify quantity needed for horizontal and vertical caps) $1.50 each
-Individual Model M/F keycaps, should have most keycaps from XT’s and M101’s, though probably short on those required for ISO to ANSI conversion - PM for pricing



OTHER IBM Model F and Model M PARTS:

Model F XT Legs - cleaned - $7 each
Model F XT Case Top and Bottom with External Screws (may be missing cork feet) - not cleaned - $17 each
Model F XT Barrel Plate - not cleaned - $7 each
Model F XT GOOD Capsense PCB - *the easy way to convert your Model F Bigfoot - $10 each
Model F XT Nice condition original Coiled Cable, cleaned - $14 each
Model F XT Keyboard skeleton with NO KEYCAPS, SPRINGS/FLIPPERS/BARRELS, OR FEET, poorer cosmetic condition cable - $25 each
Model F XT Full Barrel (not including spacebar barrel) and Flipper/spring Set of 83 each all from same XT keyboard, CLEANED - $70 each
Model F XT Flipper/spring Set of 83, CLEANED - $65
Model F XT Full Barrel Set excluding spacebar, CLEANED - $15 each
Model F XT Individual Model F Flipper/Spring $0.90 each
Model F XT Spacebar/Barrel with stabilizer - $7
Model F XT - ANY OTHER PART NOT MENTIONED ABOVE - PM ME

Model F 3178 “Blue Switch” Case - Fairly dirty, but clean up well - Top and bottom Sold together - No Cracks in case, no screws - $20
Model F 3178 “Blue Switch” Capsense PCB with original controller still there, Barrel Plate, and Back Plate sold together - $15
Model F 3178 “Blue Switch” Capsense PCB with Xwhatsit Pin Adapter and Controller Installed with USB Cable included - $65
-Alll you need to solderlessly convert your Model F 3178 “Blue Switch” Keyboard
Model F 3178 “Blue Switch” - NON-DEGRADING Original IBM foam - $20
Model F 3178 “Blue Switch” Xwhatsit Pin Adapter $7
Model F 3178 “Blue Switch” - ANY PART NOT MENTIONED ABOVE - PM ME

Model M 1390401 BLACK Logo - Complete set of 101 hammers/springs from a single M101 keyboard - $10
Model M 1390401 BLACK Logo - Controller - $5
Model M 1390401 BLACK Logo - Back Plate and Plastic Barrel plate sold together - $10
Model M 1390401 BLACK Logo - Membranes in good working condition - $10
Model M 1390401 BLACK Logo - Complete case without significant scratches - $10
Model M 1390401 BLACK Logo - FULL KEYBOARD WITHOUT KEYCAPS OR CABLE, may need bolt mod - $25
Model M 1390401 BLACK Logo - FULL KEYBOARD WITHOUT KEYCAPS, IN BARREL STABILIZERS, OR CABLE, may need bolt mod - $20
Model M 1390401 BLACK Logo - ANY PART NOT MENTIONED ABOVE - PM ME


USED IBM KEYBOARDS:

SOLD OUT UNTIL I GET ACCESS TO THE LAST FEW (MIDDLE OF JULY) - IBM 4704 Model F107 Keyboard with Xwhatstit USB Controller installed (will need a full restore) - $515

IBM 4704 Model F107 Keyboardwith Xwhatstit USB Controller included, but not installed (will need a full restore) - $490

IBM “Blue Switch” 3178 Model F
-Unrestored (no solenoid) No Cracks in case - $100 - several available
-Fully restored with Xwhatsit Installed (no solenoid) - $250 - 2 available
IBM Model F XT - Quite dirty, but will clean up nicely) - several available
-Fully Restored by me with choice of original cable + External Soarer’s, or internal Soarers with USB Cable running out - $220 - 2 available
-With internal Soarer’s converter - replaces original cable - $125
-With nicer original coiled cable and external Soarer’s Converter - $135
IBM SSK Black Logo (pm for pictures) - Includes your choice of cable - $275

IBM Model M 1390120 - SILVER BADGE, without lock LEDS - These are fairly clean and the ones I have anyway have the iridescent backplates - Check out the picture below! - Includes your choice of cable - $110
IBM Model M 1390131 - SILVER BADGE, WITH LOCK LEDS - Will need a good cleaning - Ones I’ve checked have iridescent backplates - Includes your choice of cable - $150-$200 depending on condition
IBM Model M 1390401 - BLACK IBM Logo - Moderately dirty, would recommend cleaning the keycaps and case at least - Includes your choice of cable - $75 - several available
IBM Model M 1390401 BLACK IBM Logo - made in 1988 with Unicomp APL KEYCAPS - Unicomp no longer advertises the orange style APL caps as available, includes your choice of cable - $150
IBM Model M122 - First Generation - WITH BLUE SUBLEGEND KEYCAPS - Includes internal Soarer’s Converter - $130
BULK ALPS FOR SALE:

Loose Brown ALPS Switches available in bulk - $4 each, or $3.75 if buying 100 or more at once
Loose Amber ALPS switches available in bulk - $2.50 each, or $2.25 each if buying 100 or more at once
Loose Salmon ALPS Available in bulk - $1.50 each, or $1.25 each if buying 100 or more at once


A few notes on the items listed above:
-If an item is still shown above, chances are that it is still available. I WILL REMOVE ITEMS FROM POSTING ONCE SOLD OUT.
-FOR MOST ITEMS, I HAVE MULTIPLE AVAILABLE - Let me know if you want more than one of something!
-Everything is unmodified/unrestored and will have some level of dirt present and usually minor wear unless otherwise noted.
-All keys register keypresses unless otherwise noted.
-Model M’s should be expected to have some broken rivets, though all keys will be tested to register appropriately one final time prior to shipping.


All model M’s with detachable cables (unless otherwise noted) come with YOUR CHOICE OF CABLE BELOW:
- New SDL to USB cable 6ft (beige or black)
- New SDL straight grey PS/2 cable 6ft
- Used original Coiled PS/2 Cable (Grade A condition, choice of 6ft or 12ft length)
- NOTE: You may upgrade to a black 6ft SDL to USB Soarer’s Converter cable for an additional $12 if desired.


DISCOUNTS (MAY BE COMBINED):

-Spend $300 or more and get FREE USA SHIPPING, or get a $20 discount on international shipping costs
-Pay by paypal gift payment (“send money to friends/family” option) instead of by paypal invoice and get a 4% discount on your order. I will still send you a PDF invoice for the total and so that you have this for your records.
-Get an additional $5 discount per keyboard beyond the first that ship together
-Orders over $1k get an additional $100 off.
-If interested in not fully working units (such as keys not registering likely just in need of screw mod, which is a great option if you are planning to to this anyway) or ok if missing some keycaps, let me know and we can work out a discounted price.


SHIPPING:

-Domestic USA shipping will be invoiced for the actual postage cost based on your location (or free if spending > $300 as above) usually by Fedex or USPS.
-International shipping will be calculated based on location ($20 discount if spending > $300 as above)


ADD ON SERVICES:

-“Partial” screw mod on model M’s - I’ll replace any critical central rivets with screws prior to shipping, not all rivets necessarily replaced - $25
-Replace the original controller of a Model F AT with an Xwhatsit Controller (includes cost of controller, USB Cable, and labor) - $50


Interested? - PM me with your paypal email address, item and quantity desired, cable choice if applicable (for detachable cable Model M’s), shipping zip code and what country shipping to. You may also request specific pictures of the items you would be receiving. Also make note of any items you plan to bolt mod yourself or do full internal restorations of that you’d be ok with a few keys currently not registering for an additional discount. I will send you an itemized paypal invoice or provide my paypal address if you want to send a gift payment for the 4% discount.

Woah... this is a lot. It'll take quite some time to peruse all you got here.

GLWS!

wait wait..."Topre" IBM board? what? D:

That's amazing this is the 1st time I'm seeing this.. Weird question, but can you post a video of the sound or something?

Ir0n wrote: ↑wait wait..."Topre" IBM board? what? D:

That's amazing this is the 1st time I'm seeing this.. Weird question, but can you post a video of the sound or something?

'prototopre' is merely a blanket term for certain conductive/capacitive high quality rubber dome keyboards such as this and the design found in Brother's AX typewriter line, it is not a Topre keyboard (though one does exist)

Geezus this is the Ultimate IBM Store for decent Keyboards .

Just genuinely surprised in seeing this, time to peruse and decide and maybe beg the Mrs, to allow this tiny little purchase....

Holy guacamole! GLWS!

Good Lord! Any chance for a black M13 whose legends don't suck? I'm still on the lookout for one.

Good Lord help me not to buy everything.

Amazing ...

Yeah I'll definitely have to take a look through all of this at some point. Probably won't be for a few days until I can look at all of it though so hopefully it isn't all gone.

I message you but messages here are not leaving my outbox for good half an hour or so. Anyway, I think the smartest move here will be to grab one of your fairly used F XT + external Soarer's please.

tatsurou wrote: ↑I message you but messages here are not leaving my outbox for good half an hour or so. Anyway, I think the smartest move here will be to grab one of your fairly used F XT + external Soarer's please.

They'll leave the outbox when read by the recipient.

Iggy wrote:

tatsurou wrote: ↑I message you but messages here are not leaving my outbox for good half an hour or so. Anyway, I think the smartest move here will be to grab one of your fairly used F XT + external Soarer's please.

They'll leave the outbox when read by the recipient.

True.


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Is it a crime to use a NIB SSK ? Really want it(got three used ones already)

ag36 wrote: ↑Is it a crime to use a NIB SSK ? Really want it(got three used ones already)

It's a crime to NOT use a keyboard that is in full working order.

depletedvespene wrote: ↑

ag36 wrote: ↑Is it a crime to use a NIB SSK ? Really want it(got three used ones already)

It's a crime to NOT use a keyboard that is in full working order.

I always thought the same , I can use this NIB to confirm keytouch of new model M and do better bolt mods in the future.

ag36 wrote: ↑

depletedvespene wrote: ↑

ag36 wrote: ↑Is it a crime to use a NIB SSK ? Really want it(got three used ones already)

It's a crime to NOT use a keyboard that is in full working order.

I always thought the same , I can use this NIB to confirm keytouch of new model M and do better bolt mods in the future.

Go for it, before it disappears FOREVER.

Orihalcon's one of the most trusted here on DT central so when you buy anything off him, you will get a perfectly unused NIB specified model - every time.

Try buying anything like that off Flebay and see who else you might be dealing with.....

Lots of good stuff and prices. GLWS sir!

PMed Just brought few stuff on fleabay few weeks ago for too much money I really should've waited.

PM'd!

Been trying to find a F107 for ages.

PM

You still got that 5140 NOS?

pm'd

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Pm incoming

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Iggy wrote: ↑Good Lord! Any chance for a black M13 whose legends don't suck? I'm still on the lookout for one.

I think black m13 with grey keycaps look good, this is mine. Original keycaps and the pointstick were missing so I restored it with parts brought from Unicomp.

PM’d